Coimbatore, India: A high-level delegation from the Health Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, marking an important step towards strengthening healthcare cooperation, medical tourism, and strategic investments between India and the Sultanate of Oman.
The visit was facilitated by the office of Dr. Sundar Ramakrishna, Health Commissioner, India GCC Trade Council, who has been actively working to build stronger healthcare partnerships between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The discussions focused on expanding bilateral collaboration in healthcare services, hospital partnerships, medical education, investment opportunities, and the promotion of cross-border medical tourism.
The Omani delegation was led by Mr. Murtadha M. J. Ibrahim Al Jamalani, Deputy Chairman, Health Committee, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who has extensive experience working with the Ministry of Health of Oman, primary healthcare institutions, and leading hospitals across both Oman and India. During the discussions, Mr. Al Jamalani proposed the establishment of the India–Oman Tourism Council, an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable cooperation in tourism and healthcare while creating stronger institutional links between the two countries.
The delegation also discussed the formation of an India–Oman Health Investment Group, a strategic consortium that will bring together healthcare providers, investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from both nations to explore collaborative investments in hospitals, specialised medical services, digital healthcare, medical education, and research.
Ramakrishna Hospital was recognised as a key strategic healthcare partner owing to its clinical excellence, advanced medical infrastructure, and longstanding reputation for delivering world-class patient care. The proposed collaboration seeks to position the hospital as one of the preferred destinations for patients from Oman and the wider GCC region seeking specialised treatment in India.
Addressing the significance of the visit, Dr. Asif Iqbal, President, India GCC Trade Council, said,
“Healthcare has emerged as one of the most powerful avenues for strengthening India–GCC relations. By fostering partnerships between leading healthcare institutions, policymakers, and the private sector, we are creating a framework that not only enhances access to quality medical services but also drives investment, innovation, and sustainable economic cooperation between India and Oman.”
Looking ahead, a high-level delegation from Ramakrishna Hospital, led by the Chairman of the Hospital along with Dr. Sundar Ramakrishna, will undertake an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The delegation will present detailed proposals for long-term institutional collaboration, healthcare investments, knowledge exchange, and the expansion of medical tourism between the two countries.
The discussions also highlighted Oman’s growing role as one of the Middle East’s most promising healthcare and wellness destinations. Through strategic collaboration, both sides aim to position Oman as a regional hub capable of attracting patients from Europe and the Middle East while leveraging Ramakrishna Hospital’s medical expertise to provide specialised healthcare services through referral partnerships and collaborative programmes.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sundar Ramakrishna, Health Commissioner, India GCC Trade Council, said,
“Healthcare diplomacy has become one of the strongest pillars of international cooperation. Our objective is to build enduring partnerships between India and the GCC nations by combining India’s medical excellence with Oman’s strategic vision for healthcare, ultimately benefiting patients, healthcare institutions, and investors in both countries.”
The visit concluded with both sides expressing confidence that the proposed initiatives would significantly strengthen India–Oman relations and open new avenues for cooperation in healthcare, medical tourism, investment, innovation, and people-to-people engagement. The deliberations reaffirmed the shared commitment of stakeholders from both countries to build long-term institutional partnerships that contribute to improved healthcare outcomes and deeper bilateral cooperation.
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